Fall 2025

180 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 5 David Marzetti, Mary Ann Carbone, Maria & Marc Eisenhart Photos by Kelli Uldall Mike Hartter, Antoinette Saylor, Wendy Brickman Sharon Albert, Dan Albert, Annamarie Della Sala-Stanton Jimmy Panetta, Jeannine Pacioni, Al Nicora Nick Fettis, Marietta Bain, Peter Fettis Dave Potter, Dean Flippo, Kurt Saylor, Gary Cocola Scott Gale, Dennis & Susan Mar, Larry Chavez David Hober, Paul Bruno, Steve Keller, Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis Kris, Eric, Jack, John, Marc Del Piero Loni & Kevin McCallum Jackie Craighead, Carmen Vasquez-Rice Frank Mineo, Jimmy Panetta, Ted Balestreri, Sherry Flumerfelt, Bert Cutino ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ 94th Annual La Merienda T he community stepped back in time as 400 guests in colorful 18th-century attire gathered in the historic Memory Garden for the 94th Annual La Merienda. Honoring Monterey’s founding and benefiting the Monterey History & Art Association, the celebration featured a five-star barbecue, mariachi and folklorico performances, elegant dons and señoritas, a rose-adorned cake, and a lively silent auction. David Todd, Theresa Yarnell Todd Carla Barajas, Luna Barajas- Staedler, Gina Staedler MaryAnn & Hall Leffel Paula & Terry Trotter